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BD62 SWZ

2012 Vauxhall Insignia

Blue Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

195,507 mi
Last recorded195,507 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Vauxhall Insignia83,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD62 SWZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelInsignia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 195,507 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 145,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 83,023 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 83,014 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 76,550 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 66,517 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 66,517 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,052 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 39,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 29,456 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 21,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres surfaced cracked

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Insignia?

Based on 3,238,878 MOT tests across 297,647 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
297,647
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 45,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,535
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,349
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,379
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BD62 SWZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia in Blue with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Vauxhall Insignia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 83,571 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Insignia fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 45,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD62 SWZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Insignia typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Vauxhall Insignia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD62 SWZ registered?

BD62 SWZ is a 2012 Vauxhall Insignia, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is BD62 SWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD62 SWZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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